OBITUARIES

Dustin Black

Dec 2, 2021

Dustin Curtis Black, age 35 of Morristown, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was a native of Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty Rowe, Phillip Rowe, Duane Black; his great grandmother, Frances Garland; and his cousin, Jessie Terry.

He is survived by his fiance’, Jessica Meade; his...

Walter Franklin, Sr.

Dec 2, 2021

Walter Edward Franklin, Sr., born March 19, 1935, in Nugent, MS, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert Fred Franklin, Sr. and Lorena Williamson Franklin; his brothers, Albert F. Franklin, Jr. and James B. Franklin; his son-in-law, Joe McKay, Sr.; and his great granddaughter, Fallyn Starr...

James Shambarger

Dec 2, 2021

James Vernier Shambarger, age 75, passed away December 2, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mae Eleanor Headrick Shambarger and H.J. “Jack” Shambarger.

James is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Jo Ashley Shambarger; his children, Melissa D. Doligale (John) and Wallace W. Reynolds Jr.; his sister, Debra Louise Shambarger...

Albert Bartlett

Dec 1, 2021

Albert Dart Bartlett, born on May 28, 1957, passed away on December 1, 2021.  He is a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Long Beach, MS.

He is the son of Walter Manny Bartlett and Mary Dart Bartlett.  He attended the University of Oregon, where he played football for the Oregon Ducks.  He...

Joe Woods

Dec 1, 2021

Joe Riley Woods, age 79 of D’Iberville, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his wife, Alice.  Joe is survived by his four children, Terri, Allyn, Maria, and Kathleen; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Joe was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, where he enlisted...

James Miller

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. James Allen Miller, age 72, passed away on December 1, 2021, at his home in Biloxi.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ralph Hembree

Dec 1, 2021

Ralph Daniel Hembree, age 74, of Lucedale, passed away on December 1, 2021.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport was proud to serve the Hembree family.

Donald Kraemer

Nov 30, 2021

Donald Jack Kraemer, born July 9, 1938, left peacefully for his heavenly resting place on Nov. 30, 2021 at age 83. Don graduated from Marquette Law School. In addition to working for a large firm, Don opened his own office later in his career. He served in the National Guard while in college.  He was the President of the...

Geraldine Marques

Nov 30, 2021

Geraldine Marques, age 65 of Pascagoula, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, assisted the family.

Charles Webb

Nov 30, 2021

Charles Kent Webb, age 80, of Long Beach passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Mr. Webb was born in Gulfport to Kent and Lennie Lee Cook Webb.  After graduating from Gulfport High School, Mr. Webb studied at Perkinston Jr. College before transferring to the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned his BS Degree in Business...

Christopher Sunley

Nov 30, 2021

Christopher William Sunley, Age 74 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November, 30, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Sunley; mother, Ellen Sunley; brother, Kevin Sunley; and mother-in-law, Rose Cromp.

Mr. Sunley is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sandra Sunley; children, Lorraine (Michael) Schmuck, Keith (Jessica) Sunley and Ryan...

Raymond Lang

Nov 29, 2021

Raymond Paul Lang, age 62, passed away November 29, 2021.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Dolores Krug

Nov 29, 2021

Dolores P. Krug, age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on November 29, 2021.

Mrs. Krug is survived by her children, Phyllis Krug, Brian Krug, Garett Krug (Sandra), George Krug (Joann), Karen Griffis (Neal); her brother, Herbert Parker (Jody); her grandchildren, Diane Krug, Amanda Krug, George Joseph Krug, Brittany Griffis, and Amber Horton; her great grandchildren, Danika Degennaro,...

David Jimmerson

Nov 29, 2021

David James Jimmerson, age 40, passed away November 29, 2021, in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Olene Vinson; his paternal grandparents, Nancy Myrlon Bradley Jimmerson and John Perry Jimmerson; his mother, Mary Erlene Jimmerson; his father, Glenn David Jimmerson; and his aunt, Elizabeth Peacock.

David is survived by...

August LaNasa

Nov 28, 2021

August Lawrence LaNasa, age 76, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was a resident of Biloxi, MS and a native of New Orleans, LA.

August was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph, and Helen LaNasa.

Left to cherish August’s memory are his wife, Marilyn LaNasa; his children Tina Metcalf (John),...

Evelyn Smith

Nov 28, 2021

Evelyn Freeman Smith, age 91, passed away November 28, 2021. She was a native to Fairfox, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd M. Smith; her father, Oscar Brown Freeman; her mother, Rose Wallace Freeman; grandfather, Jacob F. Freeman; grandmother, Francis Painter Freeman; grandfather, John Robinson Wallace; grandmother, Delilah Hodge Wallace; her brothers, James...

Gary Ladner

Nov 28, 2021

Gary R. Ladner, age 71, a lifelong resident of Hancock County, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Lander; parents, Rudolph and Helen Ladner.

Gary is survived by his son, Jeffrey Ladner; brother, Griffin Ladner; sisters, Elaine Waltman, Norma Glock; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Dianna Blackwell

Nov 28, 2021

Dianna Blackwell, age 75 of Moss Point, passed away on November 28, 2021 in Pascagoula.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Blackwell; her sons, Bobby Nebel and Darrin Nebel; her parents, Mildred Rosalie Robert and Arthur William Johnson, Sr.; and her brother, Arthur Johnson, Jr.

Dianna is survived by her sister, Dorothy...

Johnnie Knight

Nov 28, 2021

Johnnie Dale Knight, age 65, of Breaux Bridge, LA passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021, in Kiln, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Knight; his brother, Jody Knight; and a granddaughter, Mila Moore.

Left to cherish Johnnie’s memory are his companion of 20 years, Sharon Moore; his mother, Lois Knight;...

Brandon Lerner

Nov 27, 2021

Brandon Price Lerner, age 35 of Pass Christian, passed away on November 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Lerner.

Brandon is survived by his mother, Catherine Lerner of Pass Christian; his brothers, Simon Lerner and Myles Lerner; his aunt, Marica; his uncle, Sam; and his cousins, Justin and Bambi.

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